Control Systems Engineer

Location: Scotstoun. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: Up to £51,900 (dependent on skills and experience).

What you'll be doing

• Develop IPMS Functional Specifications and liaise with the sub‑system owners to ensure the functional specifications work.
• Support stakeholder engagement with internal and external customers.
• Review supplier documentation on behalf of the IPMS team to develop the functional specifications.
• Support configuration management of the Platform Management System.
• Develop River Class Destroyer Controls & Instrumentation solution.
• Support Sub System Leads and manage delivery of all aspects of engineering deliverables.
• Create & maintain allocated IPMS documentation as required by the project.
• Identify, manage and mitigate product safety issues across the product/service area.

Your skills and experiences

Essential

• Experience in an Engineering Functional Design discipline.
• Experience of working on large, multi‑layered projects in a multi‑disciplinary, matrix‑management environment.
• Knowledge of the engineering life cycle, especially with regard to the achievement of project phase milestones and understanding of how activities in different phases relate.

Desirable

• Working knowledge of BAE Systems LCM processes & tools.
• Experience of working on Defence projects.
• Supervisor Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) experience.

Engineers at all levels should possess an academic qualification in Engineering or other related STEM subjects as well as specific (either academic or professional) qualifications and be recognised as Incorporated or Chartered Engineers through an appropriate recognised professional institution. Preference will be given to candidates who are already professionally registered.

Benefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Integrated Platform Management team

The Integrated Platform Management Team is responsible for developing the control system which allows ship service to interact remotely, enabling a reduced crew requirement. This role is an excellent opportunity to join a fast‑paced project with diverse stakeholders from Europe and North America working closely to deliver complex warships that meet the future needs of the Royal Canadian Navy.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and aim to make our recruitment processes as inclusive as possible.

Note: Many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions, which may affect eligibility. All applicants must achieve at least the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Some roles may require higher levels of National Security Vetting.

Closing Date: 28th November 2025 – Interviews w/c 8th December.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please submit your application as early as possible.